Salem Ave over Cox Creek
PoorPosted for loadLinn County, Oregon · 0027 MI W of Albany Ave · Structure no. 43C08 000 00000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,330
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salem Ave over Cox Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Salem Ave over Cox Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,965 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salem Ave over Cox Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salem Ave over Cox Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Salem Ave over Cox Creek carry?
About 11,330 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Salem Ave over Cox Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Salem Ave over Cox Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.